Loosid Sober Tip of the Day September 25

Home is not where you live but where they understand you.

So many of us are confused or even frustrated why our friends or loved ones don’t understand why we cannot stop on our self-will alone.

Even more of us buy into what our friends or loved ones tell us about our addiction.

They may say we don’t have enough willpower. They may tell us to just say no.

They may also try to explain to us if they can moderate their drinking, we should be able to do the same. This is 100% incorrect.

Don’t be upset with them. Not even for a minute. Remember, those amongst us no explanation is necessary. Those not amongst us, no explanation is possible.

This is why it is of critical importance to surround yourself with other people who share your common bond. It matters not where we come from.

We may come from a beautiful loving home, or we way come from a place where home was absolute chaos.

Each day, remember that home is not where you live but where they understand you.

Find your home today. Connect with others who understand. Though our experiences may be different, the feelings of isolation are the same.

How did this tip resonate with you? Let us know your thoughts below. There are many people in the Loosid community who need to hear what you have to say.

With Love, Loosid :pray::heart:

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Great point. I will work on this.:+1:

Resonates with me .. Glad I read it today instead of clearing the notification... Thank you

That really helped me this morning

This touched me in a very personal way. The hardest thing I have struggled with all of my life is that no one understood me or believed in me. Long before addiction. From a very young age. I started struggling with depression very early. So when addiction came and all the stereotypes along with it I completely lost any shred of self I had left. Life became very dark. Life became pure pain and anguish and something I no longer want to participate in. I knew if I didn't do something, I was going put an end to my living hell. The decision to go to rehab was an extremely difficult one. Death was truly alluring. But my children deserved for me to fight to live. What I found there was so much more than a rehab. For the first time in my life people started to understand me. And even when they didn't, they wanted to. I have never been surrounded by so much love and acceptance. I very much owe that place my life. They gave me a desire to live. To strive. To fight. They showed me how to love me, which is something I had never known. Sometimes I wish I was still there. Life is scary, unpredictable, and at times, cruel. But I now I have the will, strength, and desire to fight for my little piece of it. I'm sorry that got a little deep but thank you for letting me share.

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Fortunate to have a lot of support around me and also finding within this community